Happy Golden Birthday Calvin!

 This day seemed far away just a few years ago.  Every year seems that way as the boys get older.  He turns 8 on the 8th this year and I just love the boy we have in Calvin.  God has truly blessed us.  He's always looking for what's next on the agenda for fun (o;  This can distract him quite a bit when mom and dad have to ask him to do something, but he's learning.  I know God's got amazing things in store for this kid.  He's seems to make friends with anyone and gives the best hugs (especially to his Mom (o;  ).  

He invited his friends Brandon Rodriguez, Dawson Cox and Cameron Anderson and we went to Get Air.  Once we were home, literally all the boys wanted to do was have wrestling tournaments.  I don't think that ever occurred in our house growing up, although my Dad would've loved it!  It was pretty hilarious to watch the boys just clear the furniture and go for it in the front room.  

Goofy Cal

Those blue eyes get me every time 

Fun at the trampoline park!

Dad let them squeeze in some zip line fun before it got dark






These two...William's always whispering something to say into Calvin's ears 

They enjoy being brothers and for that I'm grateful

Me and my birthday buddy + a sweet William

Sentiments from his buddy Cameron...I thought it was super sweet of him. 




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